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New-Gen Hyundai Tucson India launch set for 10th of August; High on tech, the Tucson rivals the likes of Jeep Compass, Citroen C5 Aircross and Volkswagen Taigun; We compare these premium SUVs in terms of price, dimensions and powertrain.
The 2022 New-Gen Hyundai Tucson was revealed last month with a lot of pompous. Set to be the flagship product of Hyundai India’s line up for quite some time, bookings for the SUV are currently open. But before it launches tomorrow, here is a quick comparison of the four-wheeler with its rivals, the Jeep Compass, Citroën C5 Aircross and Volkswagen Tiguan.
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Models
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Diesel MT
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Diesel AT
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Petrol MT
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Petrol AT
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|---|---|---|---|---|
|
New-Gen Hyundai Tucson
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-
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Rs 25 lakh - Rs 30
lakh EXPECTED
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-
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Rs 25 lakh - Rs
30 lakh
EXPECTED
|
|
Jeep Compass
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Rs 23.93 lakh
-Rs 31.13 lakh
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Rs 33.06 lakh - Rs
37.24 lakh
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Rs 21.38 lakhs
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Rs 24.34 lakh -
Rs 31.18 lakh
|
|
Volkswagen Tiguan
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Rs 38.28 lakh
|
|
Citroën C5 Aircross
|
-
|
Rs 38.21 lakh - Rs
|
-
|
-
|
To begin with, Jeep Compass is the cheapest SUV in this comparison with the petrol manual starting at Rs 21.38 lakh (ex-showroom). The Compass is the only model to be available with a plethora of powertrain options. All other models in this comparison are limited to an automatic gearbox with either petrol or diesel powertrain option. The costliest vehicle in this comparison is the C5 Aircross with a sticker price of Rs 40.02 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tiguan is not far behind the French SUV and comes in at Rs 38.28 lakh. Prices for the Hyundai Tucson are yet to be announced and we expect it to be in the range of Rs 25 to Rs 35 lakh.

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Models
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Length
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Width
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Height
|
Wheelbase
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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New-Gen Hyundai Tucson
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4,630mm
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1,865mm
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1,665mm
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2,755 mm
|
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Jeep Compass
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4,405mm
|
1,818mm
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1,640mm
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2,636mm
|
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Volkswagen Tiguan
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4,509mm
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1,839mm
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1,665mm
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2,679mm
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Citroën C5 Aircross
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4,500mm
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1,969mm
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1,710mm
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2,730mm
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In terms of dimensions, the All-New Hyundai Tucson is the longest in the segment followed by the Tiguan and C5 Aircross. Similarly, the Tucson also offers the most in-cabin space with a wheelbase of 2755mm. The next best cabin is seen on the C5 Aircross which also gets the widest and the tallest interior. The dimensions of the Jeep Compass are nothing to write home about as the SUV clearly lags behind its rivals.

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Specifications
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Displacement
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Power
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Torque
|
Transmission
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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New-Gen Hyundai Tucson
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R 2.0-litre Diesel
Nu 2.0-litre
Naturally Aspirated Petrol
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186bhp
156bhp
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416Nm
192Nm
|
AT
AT
|
|
Jeep Compass
|
2.0-litre MultiJet II
Diesel
1.4-litre Multi-Air
Petrol
|
170bhp
163bhp
|
350Nm
250Nm
|
MT/ AT
MT/ AT
|
|
Volkswagen Tiguan
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2.0-litre TSI
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190bhp
|
320Nm
|
AT
|
|
Citroen C5 Aircross
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2.0-litre DW10FC
Turbo Diesel
|
177bhp
|
400Nm
|
AT
|
Once again, the Jeep Compass is the only model in this comparison to be offered with a petrol and diesel powertrain option mated to either a manual or automatic transmission. The petrol engine is a 1.4-litre turbocharged unit capable of producing 163bhp while the diesel is the familiar 2.0-litre making 170 horses. The Jeep is also the least powerful vehicle in this comparison.
Moving from one end of the spectrum to the other, the All-New Hyundai Tucson and the Volkswagen Tiguan are the most powerful models producing 186bhp and 190 bhp respectively. While the German SUV is available with only a petrol engine option, the Korean SUV gets option for both petrol and diesel powertrain. The C5 Aircross is not too far behind in terms of power figures, with 177bhp and 400 Nm of torque.

So, based on the parameters listed above, which SUV impresses you the most? Let us know in the comments below.
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